2009 BMW 525 vs. 2009 Acura CSX
To start off, both 2009 BMW 525 and 2009 Acura CSX were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Acura CSX. (155 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura CSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 72 kg more than 2009 Acura CSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW 525 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura CSX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura CSX. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura CSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 2009 Acura CSX | |
| Make | BMW | Acura |
| Model | 525 | CSX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |
